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About the Course

This is the first course in the Google Cybersecurity Certificate. In this course, learners will be introduced to the cybersecurity profession, including the primary job responsibilities and core skills of entry-level analysts; significant events that led to the development of the cybersecurity field; and security’s continued importance to organizational operations. Learners will also explore the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) eight security domains, common security frameworks and controls, as well as the confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) triad. This course covers a wide variety of cybersecurity topics to provide an overview of what’s to come in this certificate program. Learners who complete the eight courses in the Google Cybersecurity Certificate will be equipped to apply for entry-level cybersecurity roles. No previous experience is necessary. By the end of this course, you will: - Identify how security attacks impact business operations. - Explore the job responsibilities and core skills of an entry-level cybersecurity analyst. - Recognize how past and present attacks on organizations led to the development of the cybersecurity field. - Learn the CISSP eight security domains. - Identify security domains, frameworks, and controls. - Explain security ethics. - Recognize common tools used by cybersecurity analysts....

Top reviews

KB

Jul 27, 2023

The course is well paced and they get you comfortable with the topics even though we do not have any sort of prior exposure in this field. It is very good for the beginners who are new to this field

DS

Oct 27, 2023

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By Jd&Tracy F

Oct 18, 2023

I feel like this is a great start to the rest of my new journey.

By Michael F

Sep 23, 2023

Well written and well explained course without any complication.

By Devin C

Sep 12, 2023

It was good, I really learned a lot from this course. Thank you.

By Laura O

Sep 1, 2023

I had a great learning experience about Cybersecurity. Thank you

By Mohamed I H

Sep 1, 2023

It was a great start to this interesting world of cybersecurity.

By Mohamed Y

Aug 20, 2023

its a great foundational information about the field of security

By Faisal I

Aug 18, 2023

Found this course very helpful in learning about cyber security.

By Kimberly M

Aug 9, 2023

Beginner with no Cybersecurity . The class is clear and concise.

By Baljeet k

Aug 4, 2023

It was very well explained and it was in really simple language.

By Callum J T

Jul 14, 2023

Amazing, really easy to follow and I really enjoyed this course.

By Aruna R

Jul 6, 2023

appreciate the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of cybersecurity

By Cesar P

Jul 3, 2023

I love how detailed and in-depth the whole course experience is.

By Xyraine T

Jun 26, 2023

Thank you. I assure you that I learn something from this course.

By Simmone C

Jun 26, 2023

Thoroughly enjoyed this course and there is immense value in it.

By dimitriupe

Jun 2, 2023

Excellent presentation of solid educational material. Great job!

By Geronimo

May 27, 2023

A lot of useful information to get you started in cybersecurity.

By Tharindu M

May 21, 2023

Excellent and very professional. Thank you, google and Coursera.

By Rohan G

May 20, 2023

Great insights and pin pointed contents relevant to the subject.

By Angel G V B

Apr 19, 2025

Muy buen curso para introducirse al camino de la ciberseguridad

By Alison M

Apr 15, 2025

I really enjoyed this course so far and would highly recommend.

By Gene D B S

Mar 24, 2025

Consice, easy to understand and come with friendly setting too.

By Jonathan A

Mar 5, 2025

I love how flexible this course is, i can learn at my own pace.

By Gloria M J

Feb 26, 2025

me gustó mucho, sigo aprendiendo muchas cosas muy interesantes!

By Alejandro Y

Feb 17, 2025

Es fantástico, aporta mucho y es fácil de comprender y asimilar

By Rafael L M

Jan 22, 2025

Una estupenda introducción a los fundamentos de Ciberseguridad.